[Mama, are you okay?]
Ashley's thoughts came to a halt when Primo waved a hand in front of her. She looked at the boy across the table, who was watching her with curious eyes.
She smiled and reached over, gently ruffling his hair.
"Yep. I'm fine," she said, pulling her hand back. "Don't worry about me."
Resting her folded arms on the table, Ashley smiled reassuringly.
"Just thinking about a lot of things, Primo. Adult stuff."
Primo studied her for a second before nodding. Satisfied, he resumed eating.
Ashley watched him quietly, letting out a slow, heavy breath.
She stayed with Primo until Nolan arrived to take over. Ashley and Lucian didn't want him staying in the hospital any longer than necessary, but they also wanted him close enough that they could check on him at any time.
After seeing him off, Nolan took Primo to a nearby hotel.
As for Ashley, she intended to return to Tommy's ward and keep Liza company.
At least, that had been the plan.
